The Tungabhadra Project and Vijayanagara Canals Irrigation Advisory Committee (ICC) have decided to release water to Koppal, Raichur, Ballari, and Vijayanagara districts solely for drinking purposes and existing crops until November 20, citing severe rainfall deficits that preclude winter irrigation.

A large-scale protest led by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) was held in Koppal on Friday, demanding that the state government provide essential infrastructure and construct a dedicated building for Koppal University, which is viewed as a beacon of higher education for the district's students.

A six-year-old male tiger has been roaming the Tembha forest area in Gangavati taluk for approximately 85 days, prompting forest department officials to remain on high alert. The presence of the big cat has instilled fear among local villagers, while wildlife experts are investigating whether the limited availability of natural prey in the region can sustain the animal long-term.

District Magistrate Kavita S. Mannikere stated on Friday that police and railway authorities in Vijayanagara district have seized 97. 8 kg of cannabis during operations conducted over the past ten months. She disclosed these figures while addressing the District Level Narcotics Control Coordination Committee meeting held at her office.

Farmers in Huvinahadagali taluk are facing severe difficulties accessing veterinary care as a single doctor is currently managing six animal hospitals. The acute staff shortage in the Veterinary Services Department has persisted for years, leaving livestock owners struggling to treat their animals.

A public hearing was conducted on Thursday in Lokappana Hola village, Hagaribommanahalli taluk, to discuss the expansion of new units at the SLR Metals company. District Officer Kavitha S. Mannikere presided over the event and stated that residents living in the project area and the general public are welcome to offer suggestions and submit grievances regarding the proposal freely.

R. Madhavaraj, president of the Karnataka State Farmers Association and the State Unit of Hasirusena, has demanded that water be released into the Tungabhadra Left Bank and Right Bank canals until December 15 to save crops withering due to a monsoon rain deficit in Ballari district.

Archaeologists have identified a paired temple complex dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva at the site of a temple spire discovered five months ago during excavations behind a Jain temple near Kamal Mahal in Hampi, Vijayanagara district. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has described this as one of its most significant discoveries in recent years, noting the recovery of rare sculptural artifacts from the location.

Kavitha S. Mannikere, the District Magistrate of Hospet and Chairperson of the District Tourism Development Committee, has ordered that all tour guides operating in Hampi must mandatorily wear a uniform. The decision was taken at a meeting held at the Kamalapura Panchayat to prevent confusion among tourists and to facilitate the easy identification of official guides.

A fire broke out at the Bamboo Bazaar near Valmiki Circle in Hospet on Thursday night, resulting in substantial damage to local shops. The incident, which is suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit, prompted a rapid response from the fire department.

A young man from Guttur in Yelaburga taluk of Koppal district has lost Rs 6. 10 lakh after falling victim to a cyber fraud scheme involving a fake BSNL tower installation advertisement on Instagram. Dhariyappa, the victim, contacted the mobile number provided in the ad, where fraudsters promised Rs 60 lakh as an advance payment and Rs 50,000 monthly rent for installing a tower.

In a village near Tekkalakote in Siruguppa, residents are forced to place bed sheets, slippers, and bags to reserve their spots in long queues for Aadhaar registration and corrections at the local Naadakachery center. The intense heat makes it impossible for people to stand for hours, leading to this makeshift arrangement to secure their place in line.